Whirlpool DU9200XT User's Manual
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1. UNDERCOUNTER DISHWASHER Model DU9200XT Series Contents BEFORE YOU USE YOUR DISHWASHER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PARTS AND FEATURES QUICK STARTING STEPS POWER CLEAN WASHING SYSTEM Quiet Operating Tips PROPER LOADING Top Rack Loading Bottom Rack Loading Silverware Basket Loading ADDING DETERGENT U Q D NOOOOR Hh A WH PD RINSE AID DISPENSER STARTING YOUR DISHWASHER Selecting a Cycle Selecting an Option Selecting an Extra Feature ENERGY SAVING TIPS SPECIAL TIPS COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE WHIRLPOOL DISHWASHER WARRANTY 1988 Whirlpool Corporation BOSE you use your dishwasher e Is properly maintained It is your personal responsibility and obligation to be sure your dishwasher e Is installed by a qualified installer e Has been installed where it is protected from the elements e Has been installed on a floor strong enough to support its weight e Has been properly connected to electricity water and drain e Has been properly electrically grounded e Has had all hang tags and temporary labels removed e Is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly See installation instructions for complete information Important safety instructions A WARNING When using your dishwasher follow basic precautions including the following Read all instructions before using the dishwasher DO2. The Energy Guide Label isbased on D o this cycle Cycle time is about 65 b p gt minutes plus the time needed to heat the water if the HI TEMP option is Iv E muz x selected WASHING RINSING DRYING CLEAN LOW ENERGY E i For pre rinsed or lightly soiled loads Cycle time is about 58 minutes plus W D o the time needed to heat the water if S R F the HI TEMP option is selected H Y F RINSING RINSE amp HOLD Os For rinsing a few items to be washed one or more days later Cycle time is O about 12 minutes Cycle time includes heated dry times Selecting an option Options can be selected by pressing the OPTIONS Pad Each press of the Pad advances the selection to the next option HEAT DRY amp HI TEMP AIR DRY AIR DRY amp HI TEMP HEAT DRY For example if the AIR DRY signal light is on and you want to select HEAT DRY press the OPTIONS Pad twice O AIR DRY amn AIR DRY am AIR DRY O AIR DRY me HI TEMP O HI TEMP um HI TEMP O HI TEMP HEAT DRY and HI TEMP AIR DRY AIR DRY and HI TEMP HEAT DRY All options can be changed any time during a cycle If the RINSE amp HOLD cycle is selected options are not available The HI TEMP Option is already preset for the POTS amp PANS cycle so only HEAT DRY or AIR DRY Options can be selected forthe cycle continued on next page 2 gt xa zZ O lt O va Q nw gt Qa I m va HEAT DRY The AIR DRY sign
3. fruit juices salad dressings milk products to remain on flatware Undissolved detergent coming in contact with flatware Silverplate is worn off Exposed base metal takes on a bronzed hue Dishwasher cycle not completed Clogged drain air gap SOLUTION water temperature should be at least 140 F 60 C Set water heater thermostat to a higher setting Run water at sink until hot before starting and or use HI TEMP WASH Option Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded so spray reaches all surfaces and items drain properly Do not ov ertoad Do not nest items Make sure large items do not block spray from reaching detergent dispensers Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely after load ing Be sure a utensil has not prevented theirturning Use more dishwasher detergent Use detergent with high est available phosphorus content especially with hard water Use only fresh dishwasher detergent Store tightly closed container in cool dry place Discard old detergent Do not fill dispensers until ready to start dishwasher If water pressure is low do not use water for other purposes while dishwasher is running to assure correct fills Check for rainbow hue on glasses A rainbow hue is the first sign of etching corrosion of glass Reduce the amount of dishwasher detergent Use a detergent with a lower phosphorus content If water pressure is low do not use water for other purposes while dishwasher is
4. you may need to use more detergent or use a brand with a higher phosphorus content 8 7 or higher Do not add detergent un til you are ready to wash When using Delay Wash make sure the detergent dispensers are clean and dry before adding the detergent Fresh automatic dishwasher de tergent is necessary for best washing results eg fore sections for Store detergent tightly closed in a cool dry place pai Rascal Yp LOW ENERGY Cycle POTS amp PANS Cycle HEAVY Cycle How much detergent to use The amount of detergent to use e HARD Fill 1 or both sections to top line depends on the hardness of your ERN if water hardness is 8 or more grains per water If too little is used dishes won t gallon or 136 or more parts per million be clean However if too much is NS i in gt og ARTE e MEDIUM Fill 1 or both sections to mid used in soft water glassware will TONI begin to etch dle line if water hardness is 5 to 7 grains askin our local water depart gt men water softener company or _S SOFT Fill 1 or both sections to bottom j line if water hardness is 0 to 4 grains per DT county extension agent JT gallon or 0 to 68 parts per million Rinse aid dispenser x FILL A rinse aid helps keep water from forming droplets and dry RELEASE ingas spots Keep the dispenser filled with a rinse aid such as Jet Dry A small amount is released automatically during the final rinse of each cycle Check t
5. LOW ENERGY Cycle whenever possi washer uses the same amount of electricity ble It uses less hot water and energy than and hot water as a fully loaded machine other wash cycles 2 gt a rd 9 lt O c a Q gn gt mn lt m a e m zZ m O lt gt lt zZ O ms vw 3 Air dry dishes when you don t need a rapid 4 Load correctly for best washing results In drying cycle Allow longer drying times correct loading may cause poor washing overnight and the need to rewash all or part of the load 5 Don t pre rinse normally soiled dishes Se lect the correct cycle for the load and use the recommended amount of detergent for good washing results without hand rinsing 6 Use your dishwasher during off peak hours Local utilities recommend this to avoid heavy usage of energy at certain times of day 7 Kitchen cleanup can be done quickly and efficiently through the use of your dishwasher Most appliance parts that can fit in the dish washer can be cleaned by it Burned on soil however should be cleaned by hand Special tips on dishwasher use Remember use your dishwasher only for the job it was designed to do Some items are not dishwasher safe or may require special care Read these special tips for the following items Aluminum Aluminum loses its bright shiny appearance and darkens in color due to minerals in the water and the alkalinity of the dishwasher detergent Colored aluminum
6. can be taken out for loading on the counter ortable it can also be removed for easy un loading Aiways unload or remove the basket before unloading the racks to avoid spilling water droplets on the silverware To remove the basket slide it toward the top of the door by the handle Lift it off the holding buttons Replace it in reverse order To open the basket unhook the latch as shown Be sure the cover is completely latched before pulling out the bottom rack and before closing the dishwasher door Adding detergent The kind and amount of dishwasher detergent you use is an important part of getting your dishes clean Read this section carefully Use automatic dish washer detergent only Other detergents are too mild and much too sudsy to work in the dishwasher Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different amounts of phosphorus Phospho rus softens water and helps prevent water spots on dishes If water is hard and The detergent dispenser The detergent dispenser has one section with a cover and one without e Put detergent in both sections for cycles with two washes e Put detergent in the covered section only for cycles with one wash e Push the cover down until it is latched The cover opens auto matically when the main wash starts Detergent in the open section falls into the dishwasher phosphorus content is when the door is closed low 6 0 or less
7. except fo CANCEL a cycle that is running orto pause during a cycle in progress 1 Press and hold the CYCLE pad until the CLEAN signal light flashes 2 Release the pad CI CLEAN 3 The CLEAN signal light will turn offto show that the control pads are locked out The beeping sound Each time a control pad is pressed a single beep sound is made A double beep means one of the extra features was selected or the wrong control pad was used To turn off the beep 4 Press and hold the DELAY pad until the CLEAN signal light flashes 2 Release the pad CI CLEAN 3 The CLEAN signal light will turn off to show that the beep is turned off To cancel the lock out feature 4 Press and hold the CYCLE pad until the CLEAN signal light turns on and stays on 2 Release the pad CLEAN 3 The CLEAN signal light will turn off to show that the control pads are no longer locked out To turn the beep back on mm CLEAN WON 4 Press and hold the DELAY pad until the CLEAN signal light turns on and stays on 2 Release the pad Ca CLEAN 3 The CLEAN signal light will turn off to show that the beep has been turned on NOTE All extra feature selections are can celled by a power failure Energy saving tips You can help save energy if you O POTS amp PANS CYCLE CI HEAVY NORMAL mu LOW ENERGY CI RINSE amp HOLD 4 Wash full loads Running a half filled dish 2 Use the
8. may fade TIPS If washed in the dishwasher avoid placing directly in front of detergent dispenser where it could be sprinkled with undissolved detergent causing spotting pitting and discoloration Follow utensil manufacturers cleaning instructions China Hand painted metal trimmed and antique china fade due to high water temperatures and alkaline detergent solution in the dishwasher NOTE Delicate antique items should not be washed in the dishwasher TIPS Load china carefully Do not allow pieces to touch each other Test one piece by washing it daily in the dishwasher for several weeks Then compare it with the rest of the set to see if colors have changed Crystal and decorative glasses Crystal can break from sudden exposure to high water temperature Metal trim and colorful decoration on glass will fade in time when washed in the dishwasher NOTE Delicate antique items should not be washed in the dishwasher TIPS Load crystal carefully in top rack only Be sure to load a few larger items in the bottom rack to reduce amount of force of water spray reaching glassware from lower spray arm Use the shortest cycle Flatware Salty and acidic foods may tarnish silver and stainless flatware if allowed to remain on the utensils A film may form on sterling silver and silver plate items washed in a dishwasher This film is caused by reaction of silver with chlorine in the detergent Gold flatware is not dishwasher safe TIPS Rinse f
9. of food items If hard items such as fruit seeds nuts and egg shells enter the POWER CLEAN Module you Hot water is a must Hot water dissolves and activates the dish washing detergent Hot water dissolves grease on dishes and helps dry glasses spot free Make certain loads are washed in hot water at least 140 F 60 C Two ways to have a reliable hot water supply 1 Maintain 140 F water supply at central water heater To check water temperature turn on hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher Let water run until it is as hot as possible then check with a candy or meat thermometer If Quiet operating tips To avoid thumping and clattering noises during operation e Make sure lightweight load items are secured in the rack e Make sure pot lids and handles pizza pans cookie sheets etc do not touch interior walls 4 might hear chopping grinding crunching or buzzing sounds Those sounds are normal when hard items enter the module DO NOT LET METALLIC ITEMS I E POT HANDLE SCREWS GET INTO THE POWER CLEAN MODULE THIS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE POWER CLEAN MODULE the temperature is too low have a qualified person raise the water heater thermostat setting Use HI TEMP WASHING Option If water heating is needed a thermostat will delay the cycle until temperature reaches 145 F 63 C If water is hot enough the cycle will proceed with no delay This lets you turn down your water heater if you ch
10. should stop when the ob ject is ground up If the WATER HEATING Signal light flashes e Have you run water at the nearest sink before starting dishwasher e Is water temperature at least 140 F 60 C Set water heater thermostat to a higher setting If signal lights flash and the dishwasher stops or will not run e Has there been a power failure e Is the cycle pause feature on See page 11 If control pads don t work e is the lock out feature on See page 12 If the beep does not sound when pads are pressed e Has the sound signal been turned off See page 12 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance tele phone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 1 800 253 1304 and talk with one of our trained Consultants The Con sultants can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is neces sary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service gt Whirip ol companies TECH CARE service TECH CARE gt technicians are trained to fulfill the FRANCHISED SERVICE J Product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To lo cate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in yourtelephone directory Yellow Pages under Whirlpool has a nationwide network of franchised TECH CARE service APPLIANCES H
11. use HI TEMP WASH Option Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded so spray reaches all surfaces and items drain properly Do not ov erload Do not nest items Fill rinse aid dispenser Allow more time when using AIR DRY Option or use HEAT DRY Plastic items may need towel drying Use care in loading aluminum utensils especially any lightweight foil container Place so they do not touch dishes Remove black marks with plastic scouring pad and a mild abrasive cleanser Do not overload Load glasses in the top rack only Load between prongs not over them Glasses loaded over prongs will not be supported and may chip or break 15 vv m O gt m P e QO e g z e z gt Le e 9 m mn 16 PROBLEM Dishes not washing clean Cloudy flim on glassware etching permanent corrosion Dishes amp interior of dishwasher yellow or brown Rust spots on stalnless steel OR Dark spots on flatware stalnless steel silver plate or sterling Bronze tarnish on silverplate Water left in bottom of dishwasher CAUSED BY Water is not hot enough Improper loading Spray arm orarms not rotating freely Not enough detergent or improper detergent Old detergent Water pressure may be low dishwasher ts not filling properly Too much detergent in soft water Inadequate rinsing Iron or manganese in water Allowing salty or acidic foods such as mayonnaise vinegar
12. NOT let children play in or on the dishwasher DO NOT reach into the area below the bottom rack until the Heating Element has cooled for at least 20 minutes DO NOT wash plastic items unless marked Dishwasher Safe or the equiv alent If not marked check manufacturer s recommendations Store dishwasher detergent in a cool dry place WHERE CHILDREN CAN T REACH IT Use ONLY detergents and rinse aids rec ommended for use in a dishwasher REMEMBER use your dishwasher only for the job it was designed to do Locate sharp items and knives so that they are not likely to damage door seal or cut the user Properly connect to electricity and water DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED Read the Installation Instruc tions for details 11 DO NOT use your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place 42 Be sure your dishwasher is installed on a level floor that will hold the weight and in an area suitable for its size and use 43 DO NOT sit stand on or abuse the dish washer door or dish racks 14 DO NOT tamper with controls 15 When discarding an old dishwasher al ways remove the door to prevent acci dental entrapment 16 WARNING If hot water has not been used recently usually two weeks or longer hydrogen gases may build up in the water heater and the hot water pipes HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE To prevent injury or damage before using your dishwasher turn on all hot water fa
13. OUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE WHIRI POOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 999 9999 123 MAPLE 999 9999 WASHING MACHINES DAYERS 4 IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SEAVICE SERVICE COMPANIES xYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE 999 9999 4 if you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Consul tants or if you prefer write to Mr Donald Skinner Director of Customer Relations Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 5 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corpora tion for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance number in Step 2 If you must call or write please provide model number serial number date of purchase and a com plete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better respond
14. a feature Four of the control pads serve two purposes Besides the functions already listed they control these extra features Begins CYCLE PAUSE EXTRA FEATURE These features are described below CONTROL PAD START PAD OPTIONS PAD Cancels CLEAN signal light when door is opened CYCLE PAD DELAY PAD Locks out Turns beep control pads ON OFF CYCLE PAUSE A cycle can be stopped at any time for up to 10 minutes CI NORMAL 1 To pause during a cycle press the START pad Any signal lights that are on will flash until the cycle restarts after10 minutes 2 The cycle can be started sooner by pressing the START pad again CLEAN signal light The CLEAN signal light comes on at the end of a cycle to show that the load is clean It will stay on until CANCEL or any other control pad is pressed As an option you can have the CLEAN light turn off the first time you open the door after a cycle is finished OPT ONS 4 Press and hold the OPTIONS pad until the CLEAN signal light starts flashing 2 Release the pad To again have the signal light stay on when the door is opened OPTINNS mm CLEAN 1 Press and hold the OPTIONS pad until the CLEAN signal light turns on 2 Release the pad 11 2 gt 20 Z O lt O D QI vv gt al lt m 7 Control pad lock out feature This feature lets you lock out the function of the control pads
15. al light will be OFF when HEAT DRY is selected Heat Dry means the air in the dish washer is heated during the dry portion of any cycle except RINSE amp HOLD AIR DAY O HI TEMP AIR DRY The AIR DRY signal tight will be ON when AIR DRY is selected The AIR DRY Option helps save en ergy but the dishes take longer to dry overnight and some water spot ting may result Some items such as plastics may need towel drying For best results use a liquid rinse aid such as Jet Dry in the rinse aid dispenser mn AIR DRY O HI TEMP HI TEMP When HI TEMP is selected the water for the main wash and final rinse is heated to 145 F 63 C While the water is heat ing the WATER HEATING signal light will be ON POTS amp PANS has the HI TEMP option preset HI TEMP cannot be selected with RINSE amp HOLD NOTE The WATER HEATING signal light will flash at the end of the cycle if the water did not heat to 145 F 63 C See page 17 CI AIR DRY HB HI TEMP A a aaa DELAY Pad The DELAY Pad allows you to delay the start of a cycle for 2 hours after load ing the dishwasher For example use DELAY to run the dishwasher during off peak hours of electrica use 4 Press the DELAY pad once to display the last cycle and options selection 2 Quickly press the pad again to select a 2 hour delay The 2 HOURS signal light will come on 3 Pressing the DELAY Pad repeatealy will select
16. ed in other than normal single family household use Pick up and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home Damage to dishwasher caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool Any labor costs during limited warranties UOw WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange Tmk lt gt Whirlpool 4988 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A cers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Retrigerato
17. ergent with high est available phosphorus content especially with hard water Use only fresh dishwasher detergent Store tightly closed container in cool dry place Discard old detergent Do not fill dispensers until ready to start disnwasher Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded so spray reaches all surfaces and items drain properly Do not ov erload Do not nest items Make sure large items do not block spray from reaching detergent dispensers Does the rinse aid dispenser need filling See instructions on page 7 Drying without heat may result in some spotting of glasses and silver Check spray arms to make sure they turn freely after load ing Be sure a utensil has not prevented their turning Use only fresh dishwasher detergent Store tightly closed container in cool dry place Discard old detergent Do not fill dispensers until ready to start dishwasher Use more dishwasher detergent Use detergent with high est available phosphorus content especially with hard water Water temperature should be at least 140 F 60 C Set water heater thermostat to a higher setting Run water at sink until hot before starting and or use HI TEMP WASH Option if water pressure is low do not use water for other purposes while dishwasher is running to assure correct fills Water temperature should be at least 140 F 60 C Set water heater thermostat to a higher setting Run water at sink until hot before starting and or
18. fe are recommended e Turn knob clockwise to raise a side e Plastic items can be melted in the bottom e Turn knob counterclockwise to lower a side rack e Small bowls pans and other utensils can be placed in the top rack e Items with cooked on or dried on foods should be loaded in the bottom rack with soiled surfaces facing the spray e Make sure pot handles and other items do not stop rotation of either the upper or lower spray arm Spray arms must move freely e Load items so they do not block or cover spray tower e Securely place heavily soiled cookware face down in rack e Place plates soup bowls etc between prongs and facing the spray UTENSIL LOAD e Load cookie sheets cake pans and other large items at sides or back Loading such items in front may keep water spray from reaching detergent dispenser and silverware basket NOTE e Do not load glasses cups or plastic items inthe bottom rack e When lower rack is removed replace with bumpers in front Silverware basket loading iney don t au forks UNG SP30NS 34 nest together Sprav cas tieacn nested tens n vii 4 NO VE 21 YES EAN M LA Mix tema in each section of the bas ket Smal items baby bottle caps jar hds etc c an be put in any section Make sure sharp items knives forks skewers etc cre put in point down The silve ware basket can be loaded while its in place on the door or it
19. he dispenser periodically to ee see if it needs refilling gt Keep the dispenser fill cap tightly closed y A O td m re pg O gt z Z Y o gt w 9 Z 0 U rr m I O m mo e x z wm m gt O um POTS amp PANS oP AR ORY am HI TEMP am HEAVY NORMAL mm LOW ENERGY CONTROL PADS SIGNAL LIGHTS MW WATER HEATING Starting your dishwasher Five control pads and the signal lights al low you to set and check the dishwasher s function A beep sounds each time a pad is pressed under normal conditions When first installed the signal lights will flash rapidly in order The signal lights will also flash following a power failure Press the CANCEL pad twice to clear the signal lights To start the dishwasher press the START pad once to display the cycle The dishwasher is preset for the NORMAL cycle with the HEAT DRY option If you want this cycle press START again To select a different cycle and or option just press the CYCLE pad and or OPTIONS pad until the cycle and or option you want is indicated by the signal lights Each press of the pad advances the signal light to the next cycle or option Press START to begin the cycle you selected After each use the dishwasher remembers the cycle and options used The next time the display is lit up for selection it will show the last cycle that was run Selecting a cycle POTS amp PANS Maximum cleaning for coo
20. in order no delay then 2 hours etc If no de lay is selected all delay signal lights will be off 4 After 2 hours the signal light will turn off and the dishwasher will start e You may press START at any time during the delay if you want the dishwasher to start immediately e Press the CANCEL pad to cancel the delay and clear the delay signal light e You may add items to the load at any time during the delay Close the door firmly to latch if CANCEL Pad The CANCEL pad allows you to cancel a cycle to clear the signal lights or to make a new selection If the dishwasher is wash ing if will go into a 2 minute drain automatically before shutting off Pressing CANCEL again stops the drain Ifthe dishwasher had not been started or is not washing it will clear the display Press ing CANCEL again will start a 2 minute drain if needed CANCEL WATER HEATING signal light The WATER HEATING sig nal light comes on auto matically during the HEAVY NORMAL and LOW ENERGY Cycles to show that water is being heated The heating time is preset foreach cycle and heats the water a few degrees to improve washability The WATER UN WATER HEATING HEATING signal light will go off automatically when the preset heating time is up NOTE The water will stop heating once the preset time is up If you want to make sure the water gets heated to 145 F 63 C use the HI TEMP Option see page 10 Selecting an extr
21. ked on or baked on foods The cycle time delays while the dishwasher auto matically heats the water to 145 F 63 C in both washes and in the last rinse marked Cycle time is 72 minutes plus the time needed to heat the water WASHING AND HEATING WATER eA CT conti TE te w W A A S S H H When dishes are loaded and ready to be washed 4 Read Important Safety Instructions on page 2 before starting your dishwasher 2 Spin the Upper and Lower Spray Arms to make sure nothing will stop them from turning freely 3 Push door firmly when closing and it will automatically latch 4 Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher until it is hot Turn it off 5 Press the START pad Skip to step 7 if you want to run the cycle indicated by the signal lights 6 You may select a different cycle by pressing the CYCLE pad You may select a different option by pressing the OPTION pad 7 Press the START pad again NOTE Cycle and option selections are cancelled by a power failure RINSING AND HEATING WATER DRYING CLEAN muzZ w R D O N R F Y F E WASHING RINSING DRYING CLEAN HEAVY gt A double wash for heavily soiled W W R R loads Cycle time is about 72 min A A i D utes plus the time needed to heat S S N N R the water if the HI TEMP option is H H Y selected NORMAL WASHING RINSING DRYING CLEAN i ser xx gt For normal everyday soiled loads
22. latware as soon as possible especially if itis not to be washed right away Dishwasher detergent may remove antique finishes Wash by hand Tarnish and film build up can be removed with silver polish Cast tron utensils the seasoned finish will be removed in the dishwasher Rusting will result TIPS Wash by hand To re season coat with unsalted fat and heat in a slow oven for an hour or two Plastics Many plastics will have Dishwasher Safe written on them Some plastics are heat sensitive and may melt or warp TIPS If in doubt try one piece Place in upper rack only AIR DRY option provides additional protection Non stick finish utensils Most can be washed in the dishwasher TIPS Follow manufacturers suggestions Wood Many wooden items will crack and warp or lose their finish TIPS Do not wash cutting boards wooden salad bowls or knives with wooden handles in the dishwasher Pewter or pewter like materials May streak discolor and pit TIPS To keep pewter at its very best hand wash with mild detergent Dishwasher care amp cleaning Exterior Regular use of a soft damp cloth or sponge and a mild detergent is all that is necessary in most cases to keep the outside of your dishwasher nice looking and clean Interior Hard water minerals may cause a white film to build up on the inside surfaces especially just beneath the door area Wear rubber gloves when cleaning the dishwasher interior Do not use any ty
23. one Number wo m m O tati m lt je Cc G Q m e vv gt ini m lt e gt asi vv gt Z O m m 2 Ga 7 m Q Quick Starting Steps 1 Properly load the top and bottom racks and silverware basket 2 Spin the Upper and Lower Spray Arms to make sure nothing will stop them from turning freely Add detergent 4 Check rinse aid dispenser POWER CLEAN Washing System Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot clean water and detergent against soiled surfaces of dishes When a cycle is started the dishwasher fills with water to about the level of the heating element This water is pumped through the rotating spray arms through the POWER CLEAN Module which re moves food particles and back through the rotating spray arms Soiled water is pumped out and replaced with clean water during a cycle the number of times depends on the cycle being used Load dishes so soiled surfaces face pow erful spray from rotating arms 5 Close and latch door 6 Run hot water at sink nearest dishwasher until it is hot Turn it off 7 Select a cycle 8 Select an option 9 Press START Step saving preparation for washing It is not necessary to rinse dishes before putting them into the dishwasher Just remove large pieces bones and other hard items The POWER CLEAN Module will remove food parti cles from the water lt contains a chopping de vice which will reduce the size
24. oose without cutting back on hot water needed for good dish washing N or interfere with either of the spray arms rotation e Load dishes so they don t touch one another NOTE Keep sink drain plugs inserted during dishwasher operation to prevent noise trans fer through drains Imk Proper loading Always load dishes so soiled surfaces are reached by spray from rotating spray arms Water must be able to drain off completely for best drying results Be careful to separate items so spray can reach all surfaces Top rack loading CUP AND GLASS LOAD The top rack is designed for cups glasses e Place items in the rows between prongs and smaller items Placing them over the prongs can lead e Place so open ends face down for clean to breakage ing and draining e Be sure lightweight items are held firmly e Load glasses in top rack only Bottom in place rack is not designed for glasses Damage e China crystal and other delicate items may occur must not touch each other during dish washer operation Damage may occur MIXED LOAD D A 2 gt a z O I un e m A 19 m gt 5 un Z O vv lt An m o v I O v m 7 O gt Q Z O ADJUSTABLE TOP RACK The top rack does not have to be level e Load plastic items in the top rack only e Raise or lower one or both sides to help Only plastic items marked dishwasher fit tall items in the top or bottom rack sa
25. pe of cleanser other than dishwasher detergent because it may cause foaming or sudsing 14 Common dishwashing problems PROBLEM CAUSED BY Spotting and Hard water filming hard water film Water is not hot enough Not enough detergent or improper detergent Old detergent Improper loading No rinse aid AIR DRY Setting used Small partictes Spray arm or arms not depositedon rotating freely items Old detergent Not enough detergent or improper detergent Water is not hot enough Water pressure may be low dishwasher is not filling properly Dishes not dry Water is not hot enough Improper loading No rinse aid AIR DRY Setting used Black marks on Aluminum utensils dishes rubbing against items during washing Chipping or Improper loading breaking glassware SOLUTION Fill detergent dispensers to capacity Use dishwasher de tergent with highest available phosphorus content May be necessary to install water softener To remove spots and film try a vinegar rinse 1 Wash and rinse load as usual Use AIR DRY 2 Remove all metal ifems 3 Put 2 cups 500 mL white vinegar in a container on the bottom rack 4 Run dishwasher through a complete washing cycle Water temperature should be at least 140 F 60 C Set water heater thermostat to a higher setting Run water at sink until hot before starting and or use HI TEMP WASH Option Use more dishwasher detergent Use det
26. r gap should be kept clean to insure proper draining of the dishwasher If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these five steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind If your dishwasher will not run or stops during a cycle e Is the door tightly closed and securely latched e Has the cycle been correctly set e Is the water turned on e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box e Is the dishwasher wired into a live circuit with the proper voltage e If the motor has stopped because of an overload it will automatically reset itself within a few minutes If the motor does not start call for service e Is the delay feature on If your dishwasher seems fo run too long e Are you using the POTS amp PANS Cycle or HI TEMP Wash ing Option Is the dishwasher waiting for water to heat If water remains in the dishwasher e Has the cycle completed e A small amount of remaining water is normal e Is drain air gap or drain hose clogged If detergent remains in the covered detergent cup e Is the bottom rack in backwards The rack bumpers should be at the front e Is the dishwasher detergent fresh and dry without lumps e Is the cycle completed If you hear grinding grating crunching buzzing sounds e A hard object has probably entered the POWER CLEAN Module The sound
27. running fo assure correct water fills Make sure dishes and glassware are loaded properly to assure adequate rinsing and draining Do not overload Temporary remedy 1 Set empty dishwasher for a one wash cycle 2 Start dishwasher and unlatch door to stop it when it has filled for the wash part of the cycle 3 Add 4 to Y cup 120 to 240 ml of citric acid crystals usually available in drugstores 4 Close and latch door to complete cycle Permanent solution Install an iron or manganese filter to home water supply Rinse flatware that is to stand for several hours before washing use Rinse amp Hold Clean stained items with silver polish and re wash Do not put stainless steel and silver flatware In the same silverware basket compartment Direct contact between these metals can cause perma nent damage to the silver Remove spots with silver polish Avoid spilling concentrated detergent on wet flatware Remove tarnish with silver polish Have silver replated Allow dishwasher to complete cycle Some plumbing codes require use of a drain air gap be tween an undercounter dishwasher and the drain system of the house The air gap is usually located above the sink oronthe top of the counter near the dishwasher to prevent the possibility of water backing up from the drain into the dishwasher due to a plugged drain The drain air gap is NOT o part of the dishwasher and is NOT covered by the dishwasher warranty The drain ai
28. to your request for assistance 17 Q O z oO z no a O wo m lt vv e m lt O c m O m I lt Q O a gt v 2 gt z Q Notes POWER CLEAN WASHING SYSTEM PARTS COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY UPPER 7 SPRAY ARM SPRAY TOWER NOZZLE CAP i LOWER SPRAY ARM POWER CLEAN MODULE AND MOTOR TMK WHIRLPOOL DISHWASHER WARRANTY a LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects From Date of Purchase in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by a franchised TECH CARE service company LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts for any part of the POWER CLEAN Washing From Date of Purchase System if defective in materials or workmanship These parts are shown on page 19 LIMITED FIVE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts for Electronic Control System if defective in From Date of Purchase materials or workmanship LIMITED TEN YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement of the porcelain tub and or DURAPERM inner door should they fail to contain water due to defective materials or workmanship WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of the dishwasher 2 Instruct you how to use the dishwasher 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing Repairs when dishwasher is us
29. ucets and allow water to run for sev eral minutes This will allow gases to es cape Do not smoke or use any open flame near the faucet while it is open 17 WARNING Disconnect electrical power to the dishwasher before at tempting to service SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Parts and features Model DU9200XT Series UPPER SPRAY ARM TOP RACK BOTTOM RACK RACK BUMPER MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE DETERGENT DISPENSER SILVERWARE BASKET not shown SPRAY TOWER RINSE AID DISPENSER LOWER SPRAY ARM i THE OVERFLOW Permanent A PROTECTOR is designed to prevent too much water from entering the dishwasher It is not removable ACCESS COLOR PANEL DOOR COLOR PANEL x THE POWER CLEAN MODULE is designed DEA i to keep the wash and rinse water clean It removes food particles from the water e stores them then washes them down the drain It also grinds up larger food particles During grinding some sounds will be heard Tmk Thank you or buying c Whirlpool appliance Please complete and mail the Owner Regis tration Card provided with this product Then complete the form below Have this information read f yc need service or call with a question e Cony Mc jelane ser Numbers from plate see Model Number diegram above une curchase date from sales SUE l Serial Number Keep this gt cok une sus sliptogetherina handy place Purchase Date Service Company Ph
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